Rates by state / Washington / Puget Sound Energy Inc
Investor Owned · 1,104,338 residential customers
Puget Sound Energy Inc electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.0¢ per kWh in 2025, 20% above the Washington average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.0¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$147/mo
At 863 kWh a month
1-year change
+16.3%
5 years: +57.4%
Average rate by year
202010.8¢
202111.5¢
202211.8¢
202313.3¢
202414.6¢
202517.0¢
Puget Sound Energy Inc bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Puget Sound Energy Inc's 2025 average rate of 17.0¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Puget Sound Energy Inc | Washington average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85 | $71 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $128 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh | $170 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh | $255 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $340 | $282 |
Other utilities in Washington
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle - (WA) | 472,309 | 14.7¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County - (WA) | 349,905 | 12.1¢ |
| Avista Corp | 247,159 | 14.2¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Clark County - (WA) | 223,119 | 10.6¢ |
| City of Tacoma - (WA) | 177,554 | 11.4¢ |
| PacifiCorp | 114,998 | 14.3¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | 50,835 | 9.1¢ |
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | 48,849 | 9.2¢ |
Puget Sound Energy Inc: common questions
- How much does Puget Sound Energy Inc charge per kWh?
- Puget Sound Energy Inc residential customers paid an average of 17.0¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Puget Sound Energy Inc electric bill?
- The average Puget Sound Energy Inc household used 863 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $147 a month at the average rate.
- Is Puget Sound Energy Inc cheaper than other utilities in Washington?
- Puget Sound Energy Inc's average rate is 20% above the Washington average of 14.1¢. 36 of 38 utilities in Washington have a lower average rate.
- Did Puget Sound Energy Inc raise rates?
- Puget Sound Energy Inc's average residential rate changed +16.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +57.4% since 2020.
- Is my Puget Sound Energy Inc bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Washington homes and your rate with Puget Sound Energy Inc's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.